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The XP alternative for Vista PCs
September 21, 2007
Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program
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Five reasons not to fear a $200 Linux PC
January 24, 2008
A rash of supremely affordable PCs preloaded with Linux has hit mainstream retail stores. And trying one is not as risky a proposition as you might think.Photos: Three sub-$200 Linux PCs
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Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay
September 27, 2007
Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months.
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The balance sheet on Windows Vista
October 29, 2007
The OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales.
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Microsoft strikes back at Opera antitrust claims
December 14, 2007
Software giant denies abusing its market position and says it has no intention of unbundling IE and Windows.
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PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'
April 26, 2007
Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy.
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PC makers: Look before taking SP2 leap
September 2, 2004
Many PC makers have a list of drivers and other patches that should be in place before installing the OS update.
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PC makers climb onboard with Vista
January 30, 2007
As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted.
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Dell founder thinks different about Apple
June 16, 2005
Chairman of the No. 1 PC maker says he'd be interested in offering the Mac OS if the opportunity ever came up.
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Spotlight on the Media Center
September 30, 2003
With an upgrade to the Windows XP variant, Microsoft aims to quell critiques of the earlier version of the entertainment-oriented software. PC makers including Dell and HP line up for the launch.
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Vista debut hits a delay
March 21, 2006
Microsoft puts back release date, meaning PCs with the Windows update won't go on sale in time for the holidays.
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Windows for India, others won't run on faster chips
May 12, 2005
Incompatibility appears geared at preventing Windows for emerging markets from supplanting standard versions of Windows XP.
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With new OS, Microsoft seeks couch potatoes' eyes
September 16, 2004
New version of Media Center and accompanying gadget support will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house.
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Business as usual for PC makers
March 24, 2004
Despite the EU ruling, manufacturers aren't rushing to take up the option of shipping computers without Windows Media Player in Europe.
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PC makers give Media Center a head start
September 30, 2003
Dell, HP, Gateway and Toshiba offer a multitude of Media Center PCs with the official launch of the latest version of Microsoft's entertainment-oriented OS.
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Coming soon: The 8-terabyte desktop
February 28, 2006
Eight terabytes of data storage? That's like 8,000 pick-up trucks filled with books. But VoodooPC says you'll like it.
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Toeing the line on back-to-school PCs
July 7, 2005
PC makers push multimedia capabilities and 64-bit processors, but schools are a bit more conservative. Photos: Computers for class
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Dell clarifies reports of Linux PCs in Europe
July 7, 2004
A dealer is selling Dell machines equipped with the OS, but the PC maker says the operating system was not factory installed.
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Writing an end to the bio of BIOS
December 30, 2003
Intel and Microsoft are set to start pitching "EFI" as an improved way of starting up a PC's hardware before its operating system begins loading--a task that's been handled by the BIOS for a quart...
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Allchin: Don't call it 'Shorthorn'
August 27, 2004
Despite the removal of WinFS, Longhorn will not be short on features, Windows chief Jim Allchin tells CNET News.com.
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